scottish play

Questions

What does scottish play mean?

William Shakespeare's play Macbeth.

Where does scottish play come from?

The play is set in Scotland, and there is a theatrical superstition that speaking the actual name of the play inside a theatre will cause disaster.

How to pronounce scottish play

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “scottish play”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “scottish play” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.